Custodian III, USC Village

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

USC Auxiliary Services, a large division at The University of Southern California, focuses on making a difference for over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests daily. Through innovative services, its six central business units (USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) collectively create the best USC experience. USC Housing, a division of USC Auxiliary Services, hosts students, athletes, faculty, and staff throughout the year in over 50 properties on and off campus, ensuring they feel comfortable, safe, and welcome with amenities like comprehensive recycling programs and simplified online repair requests. We are seeking a Custodian III to join our rapidly growing team. This role is ideal for a driven custodial professional who takes pride in creating the best experience for guests. As our Custodian III, you will be a helpful and friendly face for students, faculty, staff, and guests, ensuring properties are clean and well-maintained, utilizing your knowledge and experience to uphold our standards of excellence.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of custodial trade
Knowledge of all cleaning standards and methods, materials, and equipment
Knowledge of and compliance with the operation of all mechanical cleaning equipment
Proven customer service experience
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs
Presents oneself professionally, in line with higher education environment
Valid CA driver's license required.
Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System.
A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma

Responsibilities

Perform standard custodial procedures.
Ensure that custodial standards are met.
Maintain cleanliness of assigned facilities.
Provide customer service to faculty, staff, students, and guests.
Meet customer needs, offer options, resolve problems, and follow up with customers.
Maintain friendly, helpful demeanor.
Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting maintenance and repair procedures.
Assist supervisor in prioritizing work orders.
Assist in the training of new custodians and temporary staff in the proper use of cleaning equipment.
Maintain perpetual inventories of custodial and maintenance supplies by direction of the supervisor.
Identify and communicate emergency situations to the manager.
Maintain safe and secure areas and reports unsafe conditions to manager.
Complies with all university policies and procedures and with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.